Ben Thanh Express (BTX)

Name: Ben Thanh Express (BTX)
Address: 57 York St, London, Ontario, N6A 1A6, Canada
Telephone: (519) 438-4888
Price range: $$
Rating: 4

$$ • Vietnamese, Thai, Vegan

Hours:
57 York St, London
(519) 438-4888

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About Ben Thanh Express (BTX)

Ben Thanh Express is a Vietnamese restaurant that has received mixed reviews. It offers a $16 combo with a generous-sized pho, a drink, and a small appetizer. The service is described as friendly, and the atmosphere as nice and quiet. However, some believe there are better Vietnamese-pho options in London with cheaper prices and better food. Despite this, the restaurant has its fans, including one who credits it for getting them through university.

The restaurant's pho is praised for its high-quality ingredients, with the rare beef, brisket, beef balls, and tendon all cooked to perfection. The noodles are described as thin, chewy, and boiled to the exact texture of pho that the customer loves. The broth is also said to be wonderful, and the addition of chopped Thai chili peppers and chili satay adds a wonderful depth to the meal.

The restaurant's appetizers, such as the spring rolls and minced shrimp on sugar cane, are also well-received, with the spring rolls having a crispy outside and the shrimp sugar cane providing a nice contrast between the fish sauce and the sugar cane.

Overall, Ben Thanh Express seems to offer a satisfying dining experience, with great food and friendly service, though some customers may prefer other Vietnamese-pho options in the area.